Current Obituaries

Donald Edward Hoyt
Feb 17, 2016
Donald Edward Hoyt, currently of Middletown, Ohio and originally of Rochester, New York, died suddenly in his sleep at his home on Wednesday, February 17, 2016.Mr. Hoyt is survived by his devoted wife of 57 years, Patricia J. (Gaylord) and his loving children; son Donald J., daughters Donna & husband Paul, Patty & husband Kevin, Michele & husband Scott, Juanita...
John Madoffori
Feb 11, 2016
John Madoffori, 86, of Trenton, died Thursday, February 11, 2016, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown on May 29, 1929 to parents John and Maria Angelina (Marino) Madaffari.John worked in purchasing at Fernald for 41 years, retiring in 1993. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving on two naval submarines, the USS Spinax SSR-489...
Janice M. Puckett
Feb 10, 2016
Janice M. Puckett, 71, of Germantown, died Wednesday, February 10, 2016, at Sycamore Hospital. She was born in Dayton on December 9, 1944 to parents Fred and Marie (Kinstle) Baker.Janice worked in the water billing department of the City of Middletown for 32 years, retiring as a supervisor in 1995. She then worked as a sales clerk for Elder-Beerman at...
Thomas J. Abell
Feb 8, 2016
Thomas J. Abell, 82, of Middletown, died Monday, February 8, 2016, at Otterbein-Lebanon Retirement Community. He was born in Middletown on November 24, 1933 to parents Clarence and Louise (Sennett) Abell.Tom had worked as a clerk for Armco / AK Steel for 33 years. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a...
Dixie Leah Harrison
Feb 7, 2016
Dixie Leah Harrison, daughter of the late Carl & Emma (Center) Byrd, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2016, at the age of 82, at home surrounded by love. She was born December 6, 1933 in Campton, Kentucky and in 1953 married James Allen Harrison, who passed after 51 years of marriage.Mrs. Harrison is survived by her three children, Deborah Habig...
David Combs
Feb 5, 2016
David Combs, 61, of Middletown, died Friday, February 5, 2016, at home. He was born in Middletown, Ohio on September 14, 1954 to parents David and Janet (Ely) Combs. Mr. Combs served in the United States Marine Corps and worked as a general manager for Wendy's. Mr. Combs is survived by his wife, Maria (Rush) Combs; daughters, Ashley (Shawn) Haley,...
Doris Jean Reck
Feb 2, 2016
Doris Jean Reck, 85, of Mishawaka, IN, died Tuesday, February 2, 2016. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 5, 1930 to parents; Joseph and Vina (Parker) Johnson.A longtime Middletown resident, Doris volunteered for many years at Middletown Regional Hospital and for numerous other community and church organizations. She spent the past 12 years living near her son and...
Kathleen Ellen Muthert
Jan 28, 2016
Kathleen Ellen Muthert, 93, of Franklin Township, died Thursday, January 28, 2016, at home surrounded by family and her loving husband. She was born in Buford, Ohio on June 11, 1922 to parents Howard and Myrl (Wardlow) Whitley.Kathleen was a member of Holy Family Parish. She was past president of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post #3809. Mrs. Muthert is survived...
Peg Fawns
Jan 27, 2016
Elnor R. "Peg" Fawns, 87, of Turtlecreek Township, died Wednesday, January 27, 2016, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Middletown on February 15, 1928 to parents Frank V. and Blanche (Hermann) Koeppel.Peg had worked as a librarian for the Middletown Public Library, retiring in 1980. She then worked for the University of Texas in Dallas until 1992. She...
Harold F. Labarge
Jan 27, 2016
Harold F. Labarge, 85, of Trenton, died Wednesday, January 27, 2016, at Garden Manor Retirement Village. He was born in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin on January 17, 1931 to parents John and Helen (Kingston) Labarge.Harold had worked as a crane operator for Armco Steel Corp, retiring in 1991 after 38 years. He had served his country in the United States Marine...

Matthew William Mckee
Jan 20, 2016
Matthew William McKee, 25, of Middletown, died Wednesday, January 20, 2016, at home. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on October 7, 1990 to parents William Frank and Robin E. (Keller) McKee.Matthew attended Miami University and was on the Redhawks swim team. He was also on the swim team while in high school. In addition to his parents, Matthew is...
Scott D. Bruggeman
Jan 18, 2016
Scott D. Bruggeman, 45, of Middletown, died Monday, January 18, 2016, at home. He was born in Middletown on May 29, 1970 to parents David and Ginger (Lolli) Bruggeman.Scott had worked with the Middletown Fire Department for 20 years, retiring in 2015. He served his country in the United States Marine Corp during Desert Shield/Storm. Scott is survived by his...
Violet Virginia Barber
Jan 18, 2016
Violet Virginia Barber, 95, of Middletown, died Monday, January 18, 2016, at The Woodlands of Middletown. She was born in South Shore, Kentucky on July 13, 1920 to parents Dudley W. and Sophia (Day) Morton.Virginia worked as a teacher for 40 years, the last 20 of those at Middletown High School. She was a member of First United Methodist Church,...
Charles A. "Chuck" Porter
Jan 17, 2016
We regret to announce the passing of Charles A. Porter, also affectionately known as Chuck. Chuck passed away surrounded by his family & friends on January 17, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife, children, grandchildren, and a host of family & friends.In his honor there will be a celebration of his birthday & life on January 29, 2016...

Jodie Lee Gray Reese
Jan 16, 2016
Jodie Lee Gray Reese, 52, loving mother, daughter, grandmother and sister, of Greensboro, NC and recently of Franklin, OH went to be with our Heavenly Father on January 16, 2016. She was born in Middletown on August 13, 1963.She leaves behind her mother, Sandy (Tony) Helton Gray Donisi; father, Richard L. (Carolyn) Gray; daughters, Abigail C. Reese & Margo Lee...
William Calvin Burton
Jan 13, 2016
William Calvin "Breezy" Burton, 87, of Middletown, died Wednesday, January 13, 2016, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Cannel City, Kentucky on July 24, 1928 to parents Calloway and Mary Florence (Keeton) Burton.Breezy worked as a bar mill roller in the hot strip at Armco Steel, retiring in 1990 after 42 years with the company....
Hobart "Les" Chase
Jan 8, 2016
Hobart L. "Les" Chase, 94, died January 8, 2016, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Cincinnati on July 7, 1921, the son of Roland and Margaret (Brossard) Chase.Les attended Roger Bacon High School and the University of Cincinnati. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps on his 21st birthday. He served with the 3rd Division in the South...
Monroe F. Brown
Jan 6, 2016
Monroe F. Brown, 90, of Bedford, Kentucky, died Wednesday, January 6, 2016, at Baptist Hospital Northeast in LaGrange, Ky. He was born in Esserville, Virginia on August 4, 1925 to parents Mack and Viola (Wagner) Brown.Monroe had worked for Howard Paper Mill for 22 years, retiring in 1988. He served his country in the United States Army during World War...
Mary Rose Bolen
Jan 2, 2016
Rose Bolen, 95, of Monroe, died Saturday, January 2, 2016, at Bickford Assisted Living. She was born in Hyden, Kentucky on June 28, 1920 to parents James and Almeda (Young) Cornett.Rose retired from Middletown City Schools working in the cafeteria then worked for McDonald`s on Breiel until she was 91. She also enjoyed sewing and reading and was very active...
Roberta Kathleen Hammond
Dec 30, 2015
Roberta Kathleen (O'Friel) Hammond "Kathy", age 70, died on December 30, 2015 at her home after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was a long time resident of Laconia, NH. She was born on September 23, 1945 in Elizabeth, NJ, the daughter of the late Robert M. and Garnette Rosalie (Thomas) O'Friel.Kathy lived in Rochester, NY before moving to...